Procurement Lead

Gate Staffing - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Senior

Dallas, TX

About the position

The Procurement Team Lead will manage a team responsible for the procurement of equipment, materials, and small tools and supplies. This hands-on role involves executing contractual obligations while providing oversight, support, and mentorship to Procurement Agents and Sr. Procurement Agents. The position focuses on cost savings opportunities, process standardization efficiencies, and maintaining supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and plan all aspects of procurement from pre-bid closeout.
• Effectively manage people and projects within the region to pursue cost savings opportunities.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff personnel and conduct performance evaluations.
• Support the estimating department by contacting suppliers for budgetary quotations for materials and equipment.
• Represent the company in contracts and formulate policies with suppliers.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with equipment and material suppliers, consulting with corporate attorneys and senior management.
• Monitor and oversee execution of the competitive bid process via RFP or RFQ for the team.
• Responsible for the qualification and evaluation process for suppliers of materials and equipment.
• Review all internal/external metrics for suppliers, procurement, and operations to ensure targets are being met.
• Ensure mutually beneficial relationships are in place with suppliers through Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
• Provide feedback and assist in analyzing market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.
• Communicate and enforce procurement policies and procedures.
• Responsible for projections, financial planning, delivery schedules, and procurement reporting.
• Oversee the development and implementation of procurement and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Review materials for accuracy upon receipt and oversee the material review process.
• Enter documentation into the purchasing system.
• Review and approve invoices with vendors and A/P, resolving invoice problems.
• Oversee the return of materials and ensure proper and timely credit to the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 5 years of electrical procurement experience
• Ability to delegate work effectively
• Exhibit supervisory skills and demonstrate the ability to mentor Procurement Agents and Sr. Procurement Agents
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance